ViewSonic VG2441V 24" Black

A conference-call specialist with a built-in webcam and 120Hz smoothness. Buy it for the camera, not the speakers.

The 120Hz refresh rate on a 1080p IPS panel is a pleasant surprise for an office monitor. Scrolling through documents and moving windows around feels noticeably smoother than the 60Hz panels most offices are still stuck with. The 4ms response time is fine for casual use, though don't expect it to keep up with a dedicated gaming display. The 250-nit brightness is adequate for indoor use but will struggle near a bright window. The real performance story here is connectivity: HDMI, DisplayPort, and two USB-C ports put this in the top tier of our database for hooking up whatever laptop or dock you've got.

If you're cross-shopping, the Dell S2725QC gives you a bigger 27-inch 4K panel with USB-C for not much more money, but you lose the integrated webcam and the 120Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 27G810A-B and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR are gaming monitors first and office tools second, so they'll crush the ViewSonic on speed and color but won't help you on a video call. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is a solid middle ground if you want higher resolution and better color without paying a fortune. For pure office use with video conferencing built in, the ViewSonic is the only one in this group that does that out of the box.

Pricing is all over the map right now. US listings range from USD 140 to USD 200, and if you're in Canada you'll see anywhere from CAD 193 to CAD 300. At the low end, this is a solid deal for a monitor with a built-in webcam and full ergonomics. At the high end, you're paying too much for what is ultimately a 1080p office panel. Shop around and grab it when it's closer to the bottom of that range.

The ViewSonic VG2441V is a conference-call workhorse disguised as a 24-inch monitor. The headline feature is the integrated 5MP IR webcam with Windows Hello, which means you get facial recognition login and a decent video feed without dangling a separate camera off the top. It's not going to win any gaming awards, but for a desk setup built around Zoom, Teams, and spreadsheets, this thing nails the basics and then some.

If you're looking for a gaming monitor, this isn't it. Go grab an LG UltraGear or ASUS ROG instead. If you need accurate color for photo or video work, the 72% NTSC coverage will frustrate you, and you'd be better off with something like the Acer Nitro XV272U. And if you just want a cheap second screen without any conferencing needs, you're paying for a webcam you'll never use.

The VG2441V is a purpose-built tool for people who spend their days on video calls and want a clean desk setup. The webcam and microphone integration are the reasons to buy this, and they work well enough that you can skip the external gear. Just don't expect the speakers to impress anyone, and know that you're trading color accuracy and brightness for that convenience. If you can find it under USD 160 or CAD 220, it's an easy recommendation for the right desk.